Multiple choice technology databases

Control file contains information about

  1. database

  2. redo logfile & datafile

  3. archivelog file location

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Oracle control file is a small binary file that contains critical database metadata. It stores information about the database name and creation timestamp, locations and names of all datafiles, online redo log files, and archived redo log destinations. Option D is correct because it encompasses all these components. Options A, B, and C are each individually true but incomplete.

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